Jun 02, 2026
Dozens of visitors spent a sunny Tuesday afternoon visiting the Mother Road and its local shops.2 News Oklahoma talked to two of those visitors, Jerry and Paula Arnold, from Tucson, Arizona.When were RVing, we have a rule, we ne ver eat at a chain restaurant, when were in our RVs. So when were in these little towns, we just find to find the local little businesses, the little restaurants and so forth. And bring money to the local community, thats real important, Jerry said.WATCH: Route 66 businesses hope for steady customers after Capital Cruise hiccups: Route 66 businesses hope for steady customers after Capital Cruise hiccupsThat is welcome news, for Rhys Martin, President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association.Hiccups at the Capital Cruise concerned him.My heart breaks for the many people that were let down. I dont know what comes next but I know it is not boycotting the small businesses, the mom-and-pop operations, and the advocates that make Route 66 what it is today, Martin said in a statement on social media. On May 31, 2 News Oklahoma interviewed Jonathan Huskey with Tulsa Regional Tourism.From the bottom of my heart, Im sorry. Anyone that comes to Tulsa, I want them to leave having the best experience of their life and if that was not the case I am so deeply, incredibly sorry, Huskey said.Paula Arnold seemed to be having a good time.Its great. Im really glad to see all the little businesses being revived, Arnold said, Tulsas a great little town. We just toured around downtown.Capital Cruise Grand Marshall Derek Bieri said members of the car community are angered.Unfortunately, I already know of several events and cruises that were coming to Tulsa, that are now considering not, Bieri said.2 News Oklahoma called the spokesperson for the Tulsa Regional Chamber. He said they have no indication of any event organizers backing out of their plans.We can celebrate the success of this event, while also recognizing that some guests left feeling down. Both things can be true at the same time, Mary Beth Babcock, the owner of several businesses on Route 66 posted on social media.Capital Cruise organizers say every single driver, whether they drove in the cruise or not, are getting refund checks in the mail.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less
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